"Our monarchy is what we have in common and what distinguishes us from other lands less fortunate in their traditions and less comfortable with their history. That is why this is a national event," the daily said in its editorial.

"Our affection for the monarchy is not unconditional, but if repaid with pride, duty and the right hint of humour, it is almost unbounded.

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"The infant prince will have much to learn from his great grandmother (the queen), but nothing more important than how to make this implicit contract endure." But the centre-left Guardian offered a warning to the new arrival.

The newspaper provided readers of its website with a 'Republican' button so that they could filter out the barrage of royal news if they wanted.

"Congratulations and all good wishes. A new baby is a very splendid thing," said its editorial.

"But, of course, there is a not so good fairy by the cradle too.

"Baby Cambridge is unlikely to inherit for at least 50 years. However exemplary the reigns of his father and grandfather, however impeccable his own future behaviour, will Britain in 2065 still be a state that has at its apex one individual whose place is decided by birth?"

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